KENNETH G.

DIABORDO BSAIS 3

FINAL EXAMINATION

1. What are the four Marian dogmas?

1) Divine Motherhood - Mary's divine motherhood was proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in
431.Various names are used to describe Mary's role as mother of Jesus. She is called
"Mother of God" which translates the more accurately stated greek term "Theotokos" or
"Birthgiver of God."
2) Perpetual Virginity - The expression perpetual virginity, ever-virgin, or simply "Mary the
Virgin" refers primarily to the conception and birth of Jesus. From the first formulations of
faith, especially in baptismal formulas or professions of faith, the Church professed that
Jesus Christ was conceived without human seed by the power of the Holy Spirit only.
3) Immaculate Conception - The solemn definition of Mary's Immaculate Conception is like
Divine Motherhood and Perpetual Virginity part of the christological doctrine, but it was
proclaimed as an independent dogma by Pope Pius IX in his Apostolic Constitution
"Ineffabilis Deus" (December 8, 1854). Though highlighting a privilege of Mary it in fact
stresses the dignity and holiness required to become "Mother of God." The privilege of the
Immaculate Conception is the source and basis for Mary's all-holiness as Mother of God.
4) The Assumption - This marian dogma was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950
on his Encyclical Munificentissimus Deus. A distinction needs to be made between Ascension
and Assumption. Jesus Christ, Son of God and Risen Lord, ascended into heaven, a sign of
divine power. Mary, on the contrary, was elevated or assumed into heaven by the power
and grace of God.
2. What is the relationship of these dogmas to one another?
- The four dogmas show that Mary's role in the Incarnation as Mother (humanity of Jesus
Christ) and Virgin (divinity of Jesus Christ) was first. The interest in her person (Immaculate
Conception and Assumption) came later. All four dogmas stress Mary's unique relationship
with God.
3. The Philippines is called Pueblo Amante de Maria. Why do you think so?
- "Pueblo Amante de Maria" as they say if translated in Filipino, "Ang bayan na sumisinta kay
Maria", this event just proves that most Filipinos are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and
through this event they can show her how much they love her.